Papa Murphy's purchase big news for private equity world

April 4, 2010

The $180 million paid by Thomas H. Lee Partners for Papa Murphy's last week is raising some eyebrows in the industry. The "pricey acquisition" could signal…

Punch Pizza gives away beer, wine

April 4, 2010

Minneapolis-based Punch Pizza, a seven-unit Neapolitan-style pizza concept, has found a way to capitalize on two of the most compelling offers in marketing …

Donatos' new spots focus on recipes, not price

April 4, 2010

Celebrating its 47th year in business, Donatos Pizza is asserting its "The Difference is Delicious" message within the marketplace. Through this new…

Gas prices continue to creep up

Commodities report -- Week of April 5: Cheese is up, wheat is down and stocks are still rebounding.

Papa Murphy's purchase big news for private equity world

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April 4, 2010

The $180 million paid by Thomas H. Lee Partners for Papa Murphy's last week is raising some eyebrows in the industry. The "pricey acquisition" could signal…

Punch Pizza gives away beer, wine

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April 4, 2010

Minneapolis-based Punch Pizza, a seven-unit Neapolitan-style pizza concept, has found a way to capitalize on two of the most compelling offers in marketing …

Donatos' new spots focus on recipes, not price

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April 4, 2010

Celebrating its 47th year in business, Donatos Pizza is asserting its "The Difference is Delicious" message within the marketplace. Through this new…

Gas prices continue to creep up

Commodities report -- Week of April 5: Cheese is up, wheat is down and stocks are still rebounding.

National Restaurant Association unveils pilot green program

'Greener Restaurants' will show operators how to save money while implementing green operating practices and sharing successes with guests.

National Restaurant Association unveils pilot green program

'Greener Restaurants' will show operators how to save money while implementing green operating practices and sharing successes with guests.

Mellow Mushroom tests gluten-free

April 1, 2010

Nine Mellow Mushroom stores will roll out gluten free options by April 5, according to gluten-free diet source Celiac.com. The new dough will be priced…

Marco's to open 30 more locations in Texas

April 1, 2010

Marco's Pizza, an authentic Italian pizza company headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, opened its second Austin, Texas, area store on March 29. Marco's area…

Consumer focus still on buying organic

April 1, 2010

According to Mintel's latest report on green living, the environment remains a concern for the majority of Americans. More than one-third (35 percent) of…

Cut costs with HVAC, climate control systems

A great cost reduction opportunity lies with the heating and air conditioning (HVAC) system – a restaurant's largest discretionary source of energy demand.

Mellow Mushroom tests gluten-free

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April 1, 2010

Nine Mellow Mushroom stores will roll out gluten free options by April 5, according to gluten-free diet source Celiac.com. The new dough will be priced…

Marco's to open 30 more locations in Texas

by

April 1, 2010

Marco's Pizza, an authentic Italian pizza company headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, opened its second Austin, Texas, area store on March 29. Marco's area…

Consumer focus still on buying organic

by

April 1, 2010

According to Mintel's latest report on green living, the environment remains a concern for the majority of Americans. More than one-third (35 percent) of…

Cut costs with HVAC, climate control systems

A great cost reduction opportunity lies with the heating and air conditioning (HVAC) system – a restaurant's largest discretionary source of energy demand.

Pizza Executive Summit to explore healthy menu items as marketing tool

March 31, 2010

"Healthy" is a recurring topic and consideration in the restaurant industry, especially with recent menu labeling legislation and people's resulting heightened…

Starmount to unveil DS software for restaurant nutrition info requirement

March 31, 2010

Starmount Systems has announced that it will unveil its digital software suite at KioskCom 2010 in a proof-of-concept demonstration for restaurant chains that…